The Smoking Tire

We have the Kyza himself live and in studio! Khyzyl is a vehicle designer with an inspirational story and designs that tend to go viral very quickly. He's started in the digital space as a video game vehicle designer, but his creations also exist in the metal in the form of body kits and complete cars. From concepts to body kits to resto mods, his skill is incredible and his creations one-of-a-kind. On this show we talk about how his passion led to an unexpected job...and then another one; his love/hate relationship with learning new skills; how he transitioned from making labels to video game cars; moving from digital to tangible in the form of a creating a body kit company; and his newest project designing an entire car that you or I can actually buy. Check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/the_kyza/?hl=enhttps://livetooffend.com/ Recorded November 10, 2023  Visit BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTI

We drive the Maserati MC20 Cielo back from the canyons and tell you a few things we left out of the video review; Matt tells us about his evening at the Grand Seiko event and dinner with Kevin O'Leary; and our incredible trip to Las Vegas to race very small cars.Recorded November 6, 2023 Sign up for Be the Match Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Spotify:Apple Podcasts:Google Music:Web player: #car

Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok are the founders of Nodus Watches, a small watch brand that makes great looking, unique watches that don't cost a kidney. It was Nodus that reached out to Matt to collaborate, resulting in the amazing "Canyon" watch that sold out in minutes. A second run, now with a new color, is coming soon. On this show we talk about what goes into starting a brand, designing and engineering a watch, the problems with suppliers, tiny spare parts, answer Patreon questions. https://www.noduswatches.com/ Sign up for Be the Match Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodc

Matt's Delica gets a wing clipped; the NSX fights mother nature; an Audi RSQ8 trolls us online; we debate the definition of "flying car" and we answer questions from our amazing Patreon members. Topics include:- How we define an "exotic car"- Which engines best represent the cylinder count (3-16)- Color vs options- How PCOTY winners have aged- and more.  Recorded October 30, 2023 Need the perfect gift for yourself or a special person in your life? Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE20 for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix on Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC and Peacock. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? To

Doug Tabbutt is the founder and owner of Switch Cars, an exotic and sports car dealer based in Ohio. Doug has been in this game for a long time and knows the ins and outs of your favorite cars. We sit down and talk about the state of the collector market; why not every car is a "blue chip" investment; what speculating has done wrong; a VERY strange experience with a customer; the dangerous state of sub-prime car loans; why he couldn't sell a Panoz to save his life; how he consolidated up; good and bad Lamborghinis; and so much more. https://www.switchcars.com/https://switchcast.live/ Arne Toman is the founder of Cannonball Garage, which specializes in the service/maintenance/performance of McLaren cars. Recorded October 28, 2023 Need the perfect gift for yourself or a special person in your life? Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE20 for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectr

On this episode, Jonny teaches us about driving the very first Porsche; driving a weird Jaguar up the Goodwood hill; we plan a Jaguar XJS project car; why GM deserves more credit; why the new Mercedes SL is a flop; and why you shouldn't buy a Fiesta ST; and so much more. Jonny Lieberman is a longtime writer for Motor Trend, co-host of "Spike's Car Radio" and "The InEVitable Podcast" podcasts, and co-host of "Head-2-Head." Recorded October 25, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at Martinsville on Sunday October 29th at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts

Matt is back from the Road and Track drive across New York, in which he got very confused by the BMW M8 Competition, and experienced the greatest back yard in the world. Zack went to Tennessee and learned what BMW 2002s share with the Ferrari F50. We discuss the social norms of public chargers and then answer Patreon questions about:   How to upgrade your 2013 Mustang Boss 302   When it's time to trade it in for a 2019 GT PP2   Cars with the biggest differences between trim levels   Bucket list watch conversations   Whether you should crossover or pickup truck   And more Recorded October 24, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at Martinsville on Sunday October 29th at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first ca

Roger Farah returns! His two previous appearances -dense with advice for both business and life- were fan favorites. While on the Road & Track drive with Matt, they sat down to talk about business and answer Patreon questions about :   Corporate espionage   How to invest in private companies   Light bulb management moments   Raising children vs managing employees   Riding in fast cars with Matt   Dream cars   More Recorded October 19, 2023 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup

Larry Kosilla is one of the most famous and skillful automotive detailers on Earth. He's also the founder and owner of AMMO NYC detailing products, which developed its own formulas to take care of every part of your car. Matt and Larry talk about modifying Audi R8s, developing businesses, what Genesis is doing, and answer Patreon questions. https://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYChttps://ammonyc.com/ Recorded October 16, 2023  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Race at

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman give us a detailed review of the Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid Corvette; discuss a clever Australian student who made a bolt-on system that could change the automotive landscape; Zack mistakes Switzerland for Sweden; we look at Tesla' latest money-maker; and answer Patreon questions about:     What is the "right" kind of car enthusiast   Why people leave their high beams on   Camaro vs Corvette for a first-timer's track car   Why Porsche's JD Power quality reports have dropped so much since 2021   Comparing car magazines   And more!https://www.drive.com.au/news/australian-uni-electric-motor-hybrid-car-invention/The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brookline

Matt gives us his review of 3 days in the Escalade V at a heavy metal festival; there's a new motorcycle tester in the garage; Zack saw a CyberTruck auction get out of hand; and we discuss the validity of obscure electric hypercar brands.Then we answer Patreon questions about:   Using all-seasons on race tracks   Aggressive monitoring when using Turo   A good, used 4x4 that isn't boring.   Cars we loved driving but wouldn't own   Cars who maintain strong value despite driving like garbage.   And more! Recorded October 9, 2023 The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Ent

Jens Sverdup is the Chairman and CCO of Zenvo Automotive, the Danish hypercar builder. He's been in the supercar industry for 25 years, spending time at Pagani, Koenigsegg, Rimac, Czinger, and now Zenvo. On this episode we talk about what he learned at each of his previous posts, what drew him to those companies (instead of flash-in-the-pan competitors), and what Zenvo's incredibly powerful products are doing to separate themselves from the competition. https://zenvoautomotive.com/ Recorded October 3, 2023  Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at the Charlotte ROVAL on Sunday October 8th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use CODE: TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on t

On this episode, Matt Farah reviews the insane single-seat BAC Mono; we discuss a strangely modified Rivian truck; go over the content of the new Dollop episode. Then we answer Patreon questions covering:Why to buy an Acura NSXWhat were some of legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's BAD designs?Our favorite generation of Mercedes AMG wagonWhether car companies will go back to making manual wagons at allOur least-favorite UX in cars todayWhy you should always bore your engine outand more! Recorded October 2, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at the Charlotte ROVAL on Sunday October 8th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use CODE: TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first

Matt gives us his review of the Nissan Z NISMO (and a few other cars from "Road & Track's PCOTY") ; Zack reviews the marked-up Porsche 911 S/T; and we answer Patreon questions including: What cars do you wish were bigger or smaller?Can a manual swap redeem the Alfa 4C?Should I lower my car?Ugliest exterior: best interior ratio?Will EV coupes become more common?Are we in the new Bangle era or BMW's demise?XC60 air suspension vs V60 OhlinsWould you ever build your own engine at the factory?And more!Recorded September 29, 2023 Watch the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday October 1st at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC.Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingt

It's Kevin Ryan and H. Foley! They're the hilarious hosts of the incredibly popular podcast, "Are You Garbage?", a funny interview show where they sit down with your favorite comedians and actors to find out if they're classy or just straight up trash. We talk about their car history; how the show got started; nitrous; Philly pastimes; snow shovel rules; cigarette hot boxing childhoods; Kevin's stolen Kia; Germans and crack; and more! Check out their show: https://areyougarbage.com/blogs/popular-videos-1Go see their live show. It's 100% worth it. https://areyougarbage.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:http

Alex Roy just did a very interesting cross-country drive with his mom. We talk about the present world of automated driving; Arizona vs SF, the cones, what Waymo did right, etc.    Alex has a theory on why converting cars to EV could be a good thing for driver engagement.   Why there aren't cannonball records in Europe.   When will AI be put to a vote?   How did the market downturn effect the autonomous landscape?   Should you keep an ITR forever?   The right scarf for fall.Recorded August 29, 2023 http://humandriving.org/  Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Want your question answere

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the UAW strike; make a correction about hydrogen; give an update on the new storage facility and its upcoming events; take a deep-dive on their test of the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot R. Then they answer Patreon questions about tire selection; the fizziest car for someone who's driven a lot of fizz; where Hublot and Nixon land in the lineup; and more! Recorded September 15, 2023 Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclu

Matt tells us about his weird experience on morning radio; we have an update on the reality of affordable Ferrari manual-swaps; and we answer questions about:    The fizziest car for under $80k   Why the Mk7 VW was better than the Mk8   A giant pile of lithium has been found   When turning TCS off actually helps   How Tesla and Porsche are not the same   Car-related cat names   And more! Recorded September 11, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA. Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAY

What cars are surprisingly heavy or light?The WCCS gets a car showThe rules of the Nodus watch giveawayMatt went sailingWhen you shouldn't replace your FST with an Integra Type SToyota's Century conceptCities with the worst driversAnd more!Recorded September 8, 2023Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA.It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. GIVEAWAY UPDATE! EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO MEXICO AND CANADA AND PREVIOUS @bethematch SIGNUPS FROM ALL OF 2023 ACCEPTED! LETS GOOOOOO!THE PRIZE: 1-of-1, Prototype, Piece Unique @noduswatches CANYON in Dark Teal. The only one we will ever make, serial XXX/100. if you’re a US, Canada, or Mexico resident, you will be flown to LA, put up in

Zack tricks his dad into some tires; we discuss the biggest range of engines you can get in a single model of car; Matt's new building might have cooler cars than the old one; the Polaris slingshot is getting a second try; and we answer Patreon questions about:    Is it "cheap" or simple to manual swap a Ferrari?   Which of our automotive opinions has changed in the last five years   Why turning of TCS is a bad idea   From Miata to CX90   E36 vs new GR86   Our thoughts on the BMW Neue Klasse concept   Top 3 cat breeds   The best seats for under $100k   The Meyers Manx   And more! Recorded September 6, 2023 Watch the ISF Review: https://youtu.be/UcdBjS7GmMw?si=gvrdieQQG6rVVCDy Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's record